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LCCA – Special Edition – LCCA’s Video Series Adds its Seventh Segment

The LCCA’s Secretary, Andy Dubill (RM 40209) has continued recording informative videos for our membership which you’ll find both entertaining and helpful. The club values our members and we want them to use all of the many benefits the club has to offer. Video 7 is introduced here, all videos in this series (Number 1-7) can be viewed from link below. more

A Brief History of LCCA Convention Volunteer Cars

A Brief History of LCCA Convention Volunteer Cars more

Christmas Message from LCCA and Lionel

LCCA President Mark Kempfer and Lionel CEO Howard Hitchcock offer Christmas wishes to all train enthusiasts and the Best in the New Year. more

LCCA PRESENTED WITH PROCLAMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

At the 2023 LCCA convention banquet on Saturday, July 29, in Concord, NC, William C. Dusch, Mayor of the city of Concord, honored LCCA and Lionel L.L.C by issuing two proclamations naming Saturday as “Lionel Collectors Club of America and Lionel L. L. C. Day in Concord.” We appreciate Mayor Dusch recognizing our club as an important visitor to the city and for recognizing the contributions Lionel LLC makes to the community. more

Benefits of being an LCCA Member

Most LCCA members feel the biggest benefit of membership is the camaraderie, the friendships, the exchange of ideas and information on the hobby and the overall welcomeness of the club. Members receive a host of publications, hobby news, a huge library of Lionel history including all annual catalogs, extensive postwar manuals and documents, and the opportunity to purchase club collectables and Lionel products. Lionel and their team make a personal appearance at the Annual Convention. more

LCCA receives Donation for Support of Junior Member and Children's Program

The LCCA recently received an unsolicited donation of $1,000 from a Charitable Trust based in Georgia to support club-sponsored Special Events focused on kids. The Coker Creek Trust (CCT) once again recognizes the Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) for its charitable work in our nation’s communities. more

New Members in the LCCA Leadership team!

During the last 3 months, two of our LCCA elected directors resigned their position due to unforeseen health issues. In both cases, as President, I offered LCCA members to fill the remaining terms of office and with the Board of Directors approval, made 2 new Director appointments. more

LCCA experiences Dues Increase - First in 6 Years!

As you know, these past months have been a tough time for our economy with rising inflation and the expenses related thereto. The LCCA has not been immune to these increases. In June of this year, I formed a committee consisting of myself, Past President Harry Hampson, President-Elect Mark Kempfer, and our Treasurer Don MacCormack, to review the club’s expenditures and our overall financial condition. What we found is all of our vendors have increased the cost of their services to the club. more

John Fisher - LCCA Member DM 6541 - passed away August 3, 2023

John Fisher - LCCA Member DM 6541 - passed away August 3, 2023. John held many elected offices between 1998 and 2011, including club President 2001-2003. The impact of his long years of service to the Club are still felt today. Many People first got involved with the LCCA thanks to John Fisher. more

LCCA 2024 ELECTION RESULTS!

A special thank you to all our members who put their names forward as candidates for the club’s 2024 election. We were electing three directors and a secretary with balloting closing on May 15, 2024. Our business office staff has tallied the ballots, and we are pleased to announce the results. more

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